Handmade Recycled Steel Christmas Ornaments from Haiti – Set of 3
- Price
- $9.99
These handcrafted Christmas ornaments are as meaningful as they are beautiful. Made by Haitian artist Louis Omiscar from up-cycled steel oil drums, each piece tells a story — of skilled craftsmanship, community resilience, and a more thoughtful way to celebrate the season. A genuinely special gift for anyone who cares about where their things come from.
✨ What You Get
- 🛷 Three unique ornament designs: Ice Skates, Sleigh, and Red Wagon — each hand-cut and finished by artisan Louis Omiscar in Haiti.
- ♻️ Up-cycled steel oil drum: Each ornament is crafted from reclaimed steel, giving new life to materials that would otherwise go to waste.
- 📏 Compact and display-ready: Each ornament measures 4" x 4" — the perfect size for tree hanging or gifting.
- 🌍 Ethically sourced: Made in partnership with Singing Rooster, a social enterprise nonprofit that supports Haiti's small producers and rural economies.
- 🎁 Ready to gift: A thoughtful, story-rich present for Christmas lovers, conscious shoppers, and anyone who appreciates handmade work.
💚 Why It Matters
- Your purchase directly supports Haitian artisans and small-scale farmers through Singing Rooster's nonprofit model — 100% of their profits are reinvested into strengthening local producer communities.
- Choosing up-cycled materials means less waste and a lower environmental footprint, without compromising on quality or beauty.
- Every ornament is one-of-a-kind. Slight variations in finish and form are part of what makes each piece genuinely handmade.
- Gifting these ornaments is a way to share something with real meaning — not just a decoration, but a connection to the hands that made it.
🔨 About the Maker
Louis Omiscar is a Haitian metal artist whose work transforms reclaimed oil drums into detailed, decorative pieces. Singing Rooster brings his work — and the work of other small Haitian producers — to a wider market, helping to reforest Haiti and build sustainable rural livelihoods in the process.
📋 Product Specifications
- Designs included: Ice Skates, Sleigh, Red Wagon (set of 3)
- Material: Up-cycled steel oil drum
- Dimensions: 4" x 4" each
- Origin: Haiti
- Made by: Artisan Louis Omiscar
- Sourced through: Singing Rooster (social enterprise nonprofit)
Add a set of these handmade Haitian steel Christmas ornaments to your tree this year — or give them as a gift that truly gives back.
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Why 7kgs (15.43 lb)?
We took the average Carbon Emission of a 2lb package ground sent from NYC to LA and multiply that number by 4.
Why 2 bottles?
Millions of plastic bottles pollute our oceans every year, two standard bottles are a daily recommended water intake. We're committed to cleaning them up.
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